Special Meeting:2/8/2024 (Minutes)

Leelanau County

Event Date: 2024-02-08 00:00:00

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**Executive Summary**

**BATA Litigation:** The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held a special session on February 8, 2024, primarily addressing the BATA (Bay Area Transportation Authority) litigation. County Clerk Michelle Crocker informed the Board of being served with a lawsuit in Grand Traverse County, naming Leelanau County as a necessary defendant. The Board authorized the County Administrator to enter into an engagement agreement with the law firm Mika Meyers PLC for legal representation in this matter.

**Administrative Structure:** Commissioner Rexroat presented a recommendation from the Finance Committee regarding the implementation of an independent finance department. The proposal suggests establishing an Administrator/CFO position with a finance department reporting to this role, aiming to provide strategic guidance and support the implementation of recommendations from the Rehman report. The Board approved the recommendation to move forward with the Administrator/CFO position.

**Closed Session & Administrator Separation:** The Board entered a closed session to discuss attorney-client privileged correspondence related to the BATA litigation. Upon returning to open session, the Board approved a separation agreement with Administrator Allen, authorizing Chairman Wessell to draft a letter of support and recommendation for her.

**Other Business:** The meeting included public comments from Bill Wiesner and brief commissioner comments. The meeting adjourned at 3:03 p.m.

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